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The impact of feeding practices on Caries experience : |bA comparative study between samples of Egyptian and Sudanese Nubian children
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Abstract
Assistant Researcher, Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Department, Oral and Dental Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo,Egypt.. 2 Prof. of Pediatric Dentistry, Head of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry Department, Oral and Dental Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt. 3 Prof. of Biological Anthropology, Head of Biological Anthropology Department, Medical Research Division, National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt. 4 Prof. of Physical Anthropology, Anthropology Department, Faculty of African Postgraduate Studies,Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt. 5 Lecturer of Physical Anthropology, Anthropology Department, Faculty of African Postgraduate Studies, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt BACKGROUND: According to the WHO, ”breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended up to 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods up to two years of age or beyond”. However, several studies have reported prolonged and unrestricted breastfeeding as a potential risk factor for primary tooth caries. Understanding the role that breast feeding and bottle-feeding play in the development of dental caries during childhood is essential in helping dentists and parents and care providers prevent the disease, and also for the development of effective public health policies. However, the issue is not yet fully understood. Aim: to evaluate the impact of feeding practices, nutritional status and socioeconomic status on caries experience. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Sudanese nurseries and schools in Cairo, Egypt. A total 320 child of both sex were examined, they aged from 1 to 4 years. Feeding practice data were collected from them through a face-to-face interview. Dental examination was done using the dmft index according to the WHO criteria